9.18.2020 | DIGS.NET 59
M
A
R
K
E
T
at the curb, its sharply angular lines are dressed in a Modernist
contrast of polished wood planes, abundant glass and rough,
sand-hued stone. Inside, the residence is home to a custom,
well-outfitted interior that spans four levels, all filled with care-
free views and natural light. "The quality of the design and
finishes put it over the top," says Stroyke.
One can take the curving staircase, or step into the eleva-
tor to reach the top floor, where the airy, open floor plan offers
a menu of sculpted spaces—from a streamlined kitchen with
skylights and custom wood cabinetry, to a fresh-air lounge
where folks can gather in front of the fire, neatly shrouded
from the sky by a gleaming, wood ceiling. At the other end of
the house, a free-flowing balcony connects to the formal living
room via a sliding wall of Kolbe glass doors, letting in fresh, salt-
tinged air and a glorious scene of blue sky and Pacific Ocean.
"It's a custom-built home, not spec," notes Stroyke, adding
that "the man who bought it spent additional money improv-
ing it, and it shows."
The sheer number of spaces—each distinct in their views
of town and beach—where family and guests can spread out or
pleasantly congregate, feel endless. This is due to the home's
location, on the north side of the street and facing southbound,
where ocean views are unblocked to the horizon. Tomaro has
made the most of the lot by designing a strategic floor plan and
utilizing a meticulous map of windows and open-air spaces. The
result is that when walking though the home's ample footprint,
one is treated to an always shifting palette of beach light, and
a kaleidoscope of views, from ocean to town.
Both of these—beach and Downtown—are within easy reach
at this home, making the experience of living here pleasantly
